Energy Market Update: Is Your Club Secured Through 2028?
Wholesale energy prices have risen slightly in recent days, with short-term markets seeing the most movement. This has partly been driven by the ongoing geopolitical tensions including disruption in the Strait of Hormuz which have pushed short-term wholesale energy contracts starting in Q3 and Q4 up by 3%. Though long-term rates are currently holding steady, history shows that short-term spikes can quickly affect future pricing.
To bypass this volatility, a growing number of sports clubs are already securing fixed-price contracts extending all the way to 2028. Locking in your rates now ensures your utility bills remain completely predictable, allowing you to focus your budget on facilities and members rather than unpredictable overheads.
The Hidden Cost: Non-Commodity Charges:
Nearly 50% to 60% of your energy bill isn’t the gas or electricity you use. It is made up of "non-commodity charges"—the third-party taxes, levies, and distribution fees required to deliver power to your clubhouse. These charges are steadily rising, making early contract commitment even more critical.
Even if your current energy deal has 12 to 18 months left, you can secure your next rate today to seamlessly kick in when your current one ends.
Secure your budget: Contact GMG today for a quick, no-obligation forecast for your facility.
STARK: Are You Overpaying on Your Half-Hourly Electricity?
Does your club have a Half-Hourly (HH) electricity supply? Many golf and sports clubs don’t realize they are paying over the odds for their mandatory Meter Operator (MOP) charges. Most energy suppliers automatically place clubs on their default MOP agreement, which can cost £1,200 or more per year.
What are MOP and DA/DC agreements: If your club has a Half-Hourly meter, you are legally required to have these separate agreements. A MOP (Meter Operator) physically installs and maintains the meter, while the Data Collector (DC) and Data Aggregator (DA) manage, validate, and submit your daily usage data to your supplier.
The Solution: Save Up to 50% with Stark We have partnered with Stark (formerly Siemens) to offer clubs a preferential rate through GMG, helping you bypass expensive default supplier contracts.
- Cut Costs: Stark offers a reduced rate for MOP services, which could save your club up to 50% on these charges.
- Easy Energy Management: Stark works with all key suppliers across the UK, giving you fast access to your data so you can monitor and manage your energy consumption with ease.
Stop paying default rates: Contact us today to check your meter status and secure your preferential Stark rate.
Beat the Water prices hike
In recent months, we have identified significant savings for water deals across England and Scotland. Gerrards Cross Golf Club, for example, saved £4,005 by reviewing their arrangements—proving that both cost savings and service streamlining are within reach, especially for clubs spending over £25,000 per annum.
This is particularly vital as wholesale water prices increased by approximately 9% across the board in April. Since this hike, many suppliers have been increasing customer bills over and above the wholesale movement, often making charges difficult to track.
To counter this, we provide access to suppliers who offer completely transparent and visible billing, making your water costs easier to understand. We also offer fixed retail fees for the duration of your contract, ensuring that while wholesale prices may vary by region, your provider's markup stays locked in.
Get a transparent quote: Contact us today to audit your water charges and secure your retail fees.
If you have any questions, or would like to explore what options are available for renewing your club’s energy contract, please contact [email protected]